Holualoa, HI vs Waikoloa Village, HI

Waikoloa Village is moderately more affordable than Holualoa, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Holualoa scores 173 compared to 162 for Waikoloa Village, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Holualoa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Holualoa is $1,588/month compared to $2,259/month in Waikoloa Village — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Holualoa has cheaper rent, Waikoloa Village actually has lower median home values ($674,100 vs $1,056,500).

Median household income in Holualoa is $109,444 compared to $92,713 in Waikoloa Village (+18%). While Holualoa is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Holualoa spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 29.2% in Waikoloa Village.